Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

THE LEGO MOVIE: The Essential Guide
Mar 1, 2014

If you enjoyed the film, you'll love the book. Alex Bell and her son, Toby, review THE LEGO MOVIE: The Essential Guide from DK.

Zoe and Beans board books
Feb 27, 2014

Macmillan Children's Books proudly announce the publication of two brand new board books from award-winning father and daughter parntership Chloe and Mick Inkpen: Zoe and Beans Hello ladybird! and Zoe and Beans We're not scared! Anne Coates shared them with a delighted Harriet.

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize short lists
Feb 14, 2014

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize is voted for by Waterstones booksellers and consists of three categories; best picture books, best fiction for 5-12s, and best book for teens. Here are the short-lised books.

Broken Bargain by Clare Davidson
Jan 31, 2014

Broken Bargain is the second Young Adult fantasy novel in Clare Davidson's Hidden series which began with Reaper's Rhythm. Anne Coates is once again captivated by the spell she casts.

Unbored by Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen
Jan 6, 2014

The perfect book for any time of the year, Alex and Toby Bell review Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun by Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen.

Horse and Pony Colours by Lesley Lodge
Dec 22, 2013

Subtitled Which would you chose? the latest "horsey book" from Lesley Lodge, Horse and Pony Colours is a comprehensive survey of equine hues and fascinating facts, discovers Anne Coates.

I just Get So... Angry by Timothy Bowden and Sandra Bowden
Dec 17, 2013

Iona Clark reviews a book designed to help teenagers understand their anger: I Just Get So... Angry by Timothy Bowden and Sandra Bowden.

THE Slightly ANNOYING ELEPHANT by David Walliams
Dec 3, 2013

David Walliams has had huge success as a children's author. THE Slightly ANNOYING ELEPHANT is his first picture book, illustrated by Tony Ross. Anne Coates shared the story with Harriet.

Demon Dentist by David Walliams
Dec 1, 2013

A great new children's book, perfect for those who have just  started enjoying "chapter books", Demon Dentist by David Walliams was a huge hit in Alex Bell's household.

Free Animated Snowman e-book
Nov 29, 2013

A gift to all Parenting Without Tears readers – a free personalised Animated Snowman e-story book from Itsyourstory when you order between now and Christmas.

Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design by Chip Kidd
Nov 19, 2013

From Workman Publishing another great book – Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design by Chip Kidd. Alex Bell reviews with the aid of son Toby.

The Story of Prince George
Nov 14, 2013

From Ladybird, another joyful story from Peppa Pig's family and this time it's her brother who stars in The Story of Peppa Pig. Harriet Coates, a serious Peppa Pig fan,  loves it.